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AFA, FPA merger in best interests

CASSANDRA BALDINI, CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
In offering an update on the proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) chair David Sharpe said he is hoping to have the full support of members and, despite speculation, a new ...

Never been more optimistic: Abood

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... consumers would be to make it tax deductible," she said. Abood wrapped up by highlighting the proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and explained she has received "strong positive member feedback." "This proposal will go to ...

What to expect at FPA Congress 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... people are there to get together and catch up with their mates." Awaiting the outcome of a proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers, Broome explained this year's event holds a certain significance. "It's the FPA's 30th anniversary ...

Cost of retirement in lockstep with inflation: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022
According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the amount needed for a comfortable retirement has risen again in the September quarter. The ASFA Retirement Standard September quarter 2022 figures show that couples aged around ...

State Super welcomes former Deloitte partner to board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022
... products and services for members. Before that Mason held senior roles at Mercer for 24 years and was a director of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). After 30 years of involvement in both the ASFA board and its executive committee ...

Super heads support capping retirement balances

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022
... drawn." Though should the government endeavour to have a conversation about balance caps, Maroney said it is one the association and its members will actively participate in. Further, should there be a decision to restrict the retention of extremely ...

AFA posts $273,135 operational loss

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has reported an operating loss of $273,135, an improvement of $94,655 from last year's result, as it gears up for the vote on its proposed merger with the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). ...

Government eyes crackdown on super tax concessions

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... concessions have to be in the national conversation about fiscal sustainability, he's right," Jones said. "The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia has also identified the cost of high balance superannuation funds." Other voices emerging ...

FPA membership declines, deficit materialises

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
... Planning Association of Australia's (FPA) membership has fallen to 10,954 members from 11,811 last year, and the association has recorded a before-tax deficit of $1.2 million for the year ended June 30. FPA member numbers decreased by 7%, even though ...

FPA welcomes new board members

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022
... Australia Bank. Khao is an advice director for NSW at ANZ, and for the last nine months was the NSW Gen Next chair at the Association of Financial Advisers. The appointments follow the expiry of previous members Alison Henderson, who served two terms ...